Lepidolite Specimen | Polished West Australian Mica
Lepidolite is a lithium-rich member of the mica family, recognised by its soft lilac-to-purple colour and pearly sheen. That colour comes from traces of lithium and manganese, and lepidolite is an important ore of lithium, the metal at the heart of modern batteries. It forms in granite pegmatites, the coarse-grained veins where rare elements concentrate, and Western Australia is one of the world's leading lithium provinces, its pegmatite fields among the richest anywhere. This polished slice brings out the mineral's fine, layered structure and shifting purple tones, smoothed to catch the light while the reverse keeps its natural character.
- Genuine lepidolite — a lithium-rich lilac mica
- From Western Australia — one of the world's leading lithium provinces
- Polished face — soft purple tones with a pearly sheen
- 95 × 40 × 60 mm, 350 g — a substantial display piece
- Ethically and sustainably sourced — responsible collecting, care for Country
- One-of-a-kind specimen — a distinctive piece of natural history
Lepidolite is a strikiing addition to any collection. Distinctive in colour, tied to Australia's lithium story, and a fine example of how a single element can shape both a mineral and an era. This specimen would be a perfect gift for mineral collectors, admirers of our minerals gallery, and anyone seeking an authentic, out-of-the-ordinary décor piece or gift.
Dimensions: 95 x 40 x 60 mm and weighs 350 grams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A lithium-rich mica mineral, known for its lilac-to-purple colour; it's also an important ore of lithium.
Where is it from?
Western Australia, one of the world's leading lithium provinces, where lepidolite forms in granite pegmatites.
What are the dimensions?
95 × 40 × 60 mm, weighing 350 g.
Is it polished?
One face is polished to bring out the colour and layering; the reverse keeps its natural form.
Is this the exact piece I'll receive?
Yes. It's a single, one-of-a-kind specimen.
How is it sourced?
Ethically and sustainably, in line with the Australian Museum's values.
